Hedwig
Female name · ↓ Falling
1,747
Total Births
1915
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Hedwig
Hedwig is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 1,747 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 241 births |
| 1890s | 378 births |
| 1900s | 292 births |
| 1910s | 550 births |
| 1920s | 286 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hedwig?
Hedwig has been given to 1,747 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1915 with 69 births that year.
Is Hedwig a boy or girl name?
Hedwig is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Hedwig most popular?
Hedwig was most popular in 1915, when 69 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Hedwig?
Hedwig first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).